Australians trapped in Bangkok airport blockade

Australia : QANTAS last night diverted two Bangkok-bound jumbo jets to Singapore after political turmoil closed the Thai capital’s international airport and stranded thousands of tourists.In a bid to end that turmoil, Thai army chief Anupong Paojinda called on the target of the protesters, Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, to dissolve parliament and call early [...]

The Hume Highway

The Hume Highway, also known as the Hume Freeway, is possibly one of the most important roads on the Australian continent. It connects the two largest cities in the country, Sydney in New South Wales, and Melbourne in the State of Victoria.The Hume Highway derives its name from the Australian Explorer Hamilton Hume, who travelled [...]

Tourists stranded after Alice Springs flood

HUNDREDS of tourists have been stranded in Alice Springs after the desert town was deluged with rain.The usually bone-dry Todd River flowed for the second time in a week as the red heart of Australia copped a deluge.About 40mm fell on Alice Springs alone, leaving 22 people stranded when the town of Drive became flooded about [...]

Australia : Top Driving Routes

If you’re touching down at Melbourne Airport then you should definitely check out the Ocean Road drive. Taking in the sights of the Victoria coast line in Australia’s sunny south east, this incredible drive runs from Torquay to Warrnambool and is the most popular of the lot. Meandering through the lush rainforests of the Otway [...]

South West Australia : Bunbury

The waters of the capital of the region known as the South West and Western Australia’s second largest population centre, Bunbury, mark the point where the warm Indian Ocean waters collide with those of the cooler Southern Ocean. This area is renowned for its abundant wildlife, as well as its bountiful rivers.
The city was named [...]

Circular Quay

Instead of getting lost for a change, I had a very enjoyable time spent around Circular Quay, The Rocks area of Sydney whilst there last.I had never spent much time in looking around Sydney in the few occasions I have been there.  I was always daunted by the size and pace of it and was [...]

Ross : Historic and cultural village

Winner of the 2008 “Keep Australia Beautiful” award for the best preserved historic and cultural village in Australia and the Tasmanian Tidy Towns award. Ross is a small village worthy of it’s reputation.As you wander the tree-lined streets you will be transported to a time long gone but not forgotten. The bridge at Ross, possibly [...]

Travel Checklist For Western Australia Holiday

If you are traveling on a Western Australia holiday, this article is designed for you.  This article is designed to provide you with a helpful checklist to prepare you for you Western Australia holiday.  By following the items on this checklist, you will be ready to head off on your wonderful Western Australia holiday in [...]